Apple Recruitment Services are partnering with an innovative and ever-evolving, engineering company, to recruit a Bid and Tender Coordinator for their growing team. We will also consider Bid Writers.

The main purpose of this role is to coordinate and write high quality bid and tender documentation, with the aim of supporting the team to win new business in conjunction with the Commercial Team. The post holder can expect excellent career opportunities and the organisation has indicated they will consider experienced Bid Writers (salary commensurate with experience).

Reporting to the Business Development and Bid Manager, the Bid & Tender Co-ordinator will provide support to the Business Development Team to ensure new market opportunities and to develop and promote to profile of the organisation. The post holder will also be required to support and assist with the marketing strategy for the company when required.

This role offers a great hybrid work environment, with the office based in Cookstown. The Bid Coordinator may be required to travel to ensure that the needs of the business are met.

Depending on your skills and experience, the salary could be anywhere between £26000 and mid £40’s (for a Bid Writer). The company also offer a great range of perks and benefits.

You will need:

• 2+ year’s experience in a similar role and Degree educated (Business or equivalent) Or 4+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English.
• Good report writing and literacy skills.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and tenacity with attention to detail.
• The ability to engage and drive the team to produce quality outputs and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Enthusiasm with the ability to manage excellent relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Knowledge of the construction / engineering industry.
• Access to a car and willing to travel when required.
• Please note, this is a permanent position and therefore applicants will need to be eligible to work in the UK on a long term/ permanent/ indefinite basis.

Duties will include:

•             Monitor, scan and identify opportunities through current portals, identifying potential new portals to expand sales opportunities for the company.

•             Maintain login details in respect of portals, update and amend documents as required e.g. insurance and health and safety.

•             Assist with the preparation of prequalification and tender submissions by ensuring accurate and timely information to support the submission.

•             Write non-technical aspects of prequalification and tender submissions.

•             Liaise with various teams both internally and externally, where appropriate to compile tenders.

•             Ensure all information is accurately reflected in the tender documents before final review, including document track list.

•             Coordinate the timely return of requests for proposals.

•             Track and follow up on progression of tender opportunities throughout the tender process and record on company Salesforce System.

•             Maintain a tender bank inclusive of current and accurate information for inclusion in future bids and tenders.

•             Seek feedback on unsuccessful tender submissions and apply information to drive improvement in the future.

•             Ensure contract awards are recorded as per internal processes.

•             Provide monthly reports to our customers where required.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please email your CV to Patricia by clicking on the link and we will be in touch.

If this role isn’t suitable but you are looking for a new opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced consultants. You can visit our website in the first instance or call our office.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.